Luc Besson hired Robert Dawell, a well-known entertainment lawyer in Hollywood, who has participated in the pre-sale and distribution of many Hollywood big-budget films, and is very experienced. After reading Miramax's contract, he nodded at Zhang Ran and Luc Besson: "There is no problem, the contract is very formal, and there are no traps and loopholes." ”

Luc Besson laughed and said: "Xavi is famous for his greed for money, and it seems that he is really optimistic about our project to be able to issue such a contract. It's no surprise that Miramax's distribution ability can't be compared to Columbia's, and if we don't have such a contract, we won't consider him!"

Zhang Ran very much agreed: "Hollywood's experience is all foxes, and only more benefits can make them make concessions." "Time and Space Warrior" was first a press conference and then a promotion meeting, and the momentum has been created, and various companies have the intention to win this project, and Harvey can only come up with a lower price than others to win this project. ”

Luc Besson felt that Zhang Ran was a very smart young man, and he saw things very clearly: "I talked to four of the big six, and Columbia Pictures was the most sincere, but they offered a price of 30% of the total revenue of the distribution, which was five percentage points higher than Harvey's price. Miramax's distribution ability is good, and the issuance fee is the lowest, so the distribution in North America will be Miramax! We can also talk to him in depth about specific issues. ”

Zhang Ran nodded slightly: "That's it!"

In the evening, Zhang Ran, Luc Besson, and Harvey had an in-depth conversation and signed the North American distribution contract.

Another day later, Luc Besson finalized a pre-sale contract with Broadway Pictures, handing over all distributions except China and France to Broadway Pictures.

Broadway Pictures is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Disney Company. Specialized in the distribution of films. Bowell has distribution channels in Japan, France, the United Kingdom, and Germany, and Disney's overseas distribution of films does not need to find an agent at all. It's all Bowei in operation.

Bo Wei opened a guaranteed account-sharing contract, and won the overseas distribution rights of "Time and Space Warrior" with a guarantee of $50 million. $10 million is paid upfront, and the remaining $40 million is paid after the filming is completed. If after the movie is released, Bo Wei will eventually get a profit of more than 50 million US dollars, deducting the guaranteed part, Zhang Ran will participate in the share at a rate of 30%.

The Berlinale came to an end, with the Chinese film "The Blind Well" winning the Silver Bear for Best Artistic Contribution and "Hero" winning the Alfred Bowel Award. Two Chinese films won awards in Berlin, and if the Chinese media had naturally cheered in the past, they would have praised another victory of Chinese cinema. But this time, it was stolen by "Time and Space Warrior".

On the day of the closing of the Berlin Film Festival, Miramax announced the release date of "Time and Space Warrior" on its official website, which will be released on a large scale in North America on June 18, 2004.

This news has attracted the attention of overseas media, and they have reported that after all, it is Luc Besson, Kinu Reeves, plus Adrien Brody, the most popular contender for the Oscar, this combination is really eye-catching. The domestic media poured great enthusiasm, and this was the first time that a domestic film was released on a large scale in the United States.

"Beiping Times": "Zhang Ran's new film is Mira Max. It will be released in North America in the summer of 2004!"

"China Youth Daily": "Time and Space Warrior" is scheduled for the North American summer file, and it will fight against "Spider-Man" in the same file. ”

"West China Metropolis Daily": "The hope of Chinese films going out, Zhang Ran's new film will be released on a large scale in North America!"

The media have reported it, and netizens are full of expectations. The whole network is hotly discussed. "Time and Space Warrior" killed Zhang Yimou's "Ambush on All Sides", which became the most anticipated domestic film in 2004 in a very short time. In the midst of this discussion, the domestic casting of "Time and Space Warrior" is also quietly underway.

The audition room was arranged in an office of the Qingying Studio. The contents were mostly emptied, and there were three tables in the center. Director Zhang Ran, cinematographer Zhao Fei, and assistant director Ding Sheng sat respectively, and next to the audition room was a large conference room, which has been transformed into a resting place for the artists who came to audition.

Next to Zhang Ran, there was a photographer. A camera that accurately records the casting process of the actors. Film actors audition, whether the actor is on camera or not is very important, video is an important reference.

After Dong Xuan's performance, Zhang Ran smiled at her and said very politely: "Thank you very much for participating in this audition, we will reply to you within three days." Good luck!"

"Thank you, director!" Dong Xuan knew that he didn't have much hope, but he still thanked him politely, and then left the audition room.

Zhang Ran filled out the audition feedback form, and filled in the three words "not considered" in the column of "audition again or confirm the candidate", and then shouted at Wang Luodan, who was in charge of the reception: "The next group!"

At this time, there are many artists waiting in the lounge, all of whom are well-known actors in China, including Zhou Xun, Li Binbin, Chen Hao and other first-line stars. They can play the starring role in other plays, but now all the people are gathered together just to fight for a few small roles with few scenes.

Zhou Xun and Chen Kun are Rong Xinda's artists, and the two have a good relationship, sitting together and chatting: "There are so many people, there are a lot of young domestic actors, it seems that everyone values this opportunity very much, and the competition is very big!"

Chen Kun looked up, his competitors include Liu Ye, Li Yapeng and others, no less than Zhou Xun: "Our domestic actors can only play small supporting roles in Xiangjiang movies many times, but "Time and Space Warrior" is produced by Luc Besson, and the movie starring Hollywood superstars is much better than Xiangjiang movies, and the competition is naturally big!"

At this moment, footsteps sounded, and a girl of fifteen or sixteen years old, like a snow lotus, walked in. If it was on the street, there would be countless people looking sideways, but the scene was full of actors with names and surnames, and only a few people looked at the girl and withdrew their gaze.

Chen Kun laughed when he saw the girl, the person who came was Liu Yifei, who had collaborated with him in "The Family of Gold Powder", but Chen Kun was a little surprised, Liu Yifei is Zhang Ran's apprentice, does she still need to audition?

The moment you step through the door. Liu Yifei's breathing was slightly suffocated, although it was only a hurried glance. But she has already seen several famous actors, Zhou Xun, Li Binbin, Chen Hao...... These are all big stars! Can you compete with them?

Chen Kun beckoned to Liu Yifei. shouted, "Sissi, you're also coming to audition?"

Liu Yifei walked over and said with a smile: "Well, you are also coming to audition?"

"Yes, it's a rare opportunity, let's try it!" Chen Kun smiled and introduced Zhou Xun next to him to Liu Yifei, "Sissi, this is Zhou Xun, she is an actor with very good acting skills!"

Liu Yifei looked at Zhou Xun. greeted politely: "Sister Zhou Xun, hello! I'm Liu Yifei, everyone calls me Qianqian, you can also call me Xiqian!"

Zhou Xun smiled and nodded: "Sissi, hello!"

Wang Luodan is in charge of the reception of actors, she was a little surprised when she saw Liu Yifei, walked over with the folder, and asked, "Sissi, why are you here." Are you here to find Mr. Zhang?"

"I'm here to audition!" Liu Yifei shook his head, took out his information and handed it to Wang Luodan, and said, "This is my information." Sister Dandan!"

Wang Luodan was stunned for a moment, then understood what was going on, and squeezed his eyes at her and said, "Sissi." I'm going to tell Mr. Zhang!" After speaking, he took the materials and entered the audition room.

Zhou Xun knew that Liu Yifei was Zhang Ran's apprentice. He asked, "Sissi, why are you still auditioning?" Your master didn't assign you a role?"

Liu Yifei pursed his mouth and shook his head, maybe in the eyes of others, his master is a director, and he will definitely be able to get the role easily, but they don't know that his master is much stricter with himself than others. She glanced at the door of the audition room and whispered, "Master always said that my acting skills were not enough, and he wouldn't let me play his play, but I want to try!"

When filming "The Family of Gold Powder", Liu Yifei's acting business had to make Chen Kun crazy, which was not called acting at all, but called the robot to read the lines. But it didn't take long for Liu Yifei to act decently, which surprised him very much, and later learned that Liu Yifei asked her master to teach drama every night!

Chen Kun felt that Zhang Ran's words were very reasonable, and Liu Yifei's acting skills were obviously not honed: "Qianqian, your master is for your good, you are a student now, and you can't study seriously if you take on too many dramas!"

Liu Yifei's face puffed up when she heard this, I know that my acting skills are not good enough, but I want to make a movie with my master!

Zhou Xun saw that Liu Yifei was a little unhappy, so he changed the topic and said: "Sissi, have you read the script? Do you know what role you are auditioning for?"

The ears of the actors waiting for the audition were pricked up, they all came to audition, but none of them had read the script, and they didn't know what role they were fighting for. If you can know some information in advance, it's really good for auditions.

Liu Yifei shook her head lightly and said, "I haven't seen it, and I don't know what roles there are, so I'm here to try!" Then she looked at Zhou Xun and said seriously: "Sister Zhou Xun, you must be fine, my master has always asked me to learn from you, he said that you are very talented, your acting is very relaxed, you have rich life experience, your expression control and detail control are particularly exciting, and you are a natural actor." If the role is suitable, Master will definitely choose you!"

Zhou Xun's eyes lit up when he heard this, and it seemed that he was very hopeful for this audition.

Chen Kun pointed to his nose and asked expectantly, "Did your master say anything about me, how did you say it?"

Liu Yifei coughed, crossed his waist, and imitated Zhang Ran's voice: "Chen Kun is so hateful, he actually bullied my buns, next time I let me touch him, I have to clean him up fiercely!"

Chen Kun hadn't seen Zhang Ran, and he didn't know if he really spoke like this, but he was still amused by Liu Yifei's imitation: "It turns out that your name is Baozi, who gave it to you, it won't be your master, right?"

Liu Yifei heard Chen Kun call himself Baozi, glared at him and said angrily: "Only Master can call me Baozi, you can't call it." Otherwise, I'll tell Master that Chen Kun is bullying me!"

Chen Kun and Zhou Xun both laughed, Liu Yifei is really cute!

It is easy for young people to open up conversations with each other, and the three of them have a chat with each other.

Just chatting happily, the door of the audition room opened, Wang Luodan walked out, she came to Liu Yifei's side, and said in a low voice: "Qianqian, Teacher Zhang let you in!"

Liu Yifei nodded, said to Zhou Xun and Chen Kun, and then she walked into the room quickly.

After walking into the room, Liu Yifei saw Zhang Ran sitting behind the table in the middle, on Zhang Ran's left was a middle-aged uncle, and next to him was a young man in his twenties.

Liu Yifei bowed to the three of them: "Hello three teachers, I'm Liu Yifei!"

Zhao Fei and Ding Sheng smiled and nodded: "Hello, it's nice to meet you!"

Zhang Ran looked at Liu Yifei coldly, and didn't speak until he looked at her hairy: "Baozi, what's the matter with you? Why don't you go to class well and come to audition? Who asked you to come!"

Liu Yifei bit her lip, met Zhang Ran's gaze, and said, "Master, I know that my acting skills are not good enough, but I want to try!" (To be continued.) )